Graduate Mechanical Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Network Rail with 1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 82.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Graduate Mechanical Engineer roles take an average of 47 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Network Rail overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Network Rail as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 50%
One on one interview: 50%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Network Rail (New York, NY)
Interview
An online application followed by a games based numeracy test. The numeracy test is based on sequences and spotting patterns, so the only prerequisite is basic secondary school maths.
A video interview followed and then an assessment centre in Milton Keynes.
Assessment centre is comprised of two parts. A half day interview which included;
1. Interview
2. Group activity
In the interview, a mixture of questions are asked. Some questions are competency based and others are motivation based
Examples of questions that I were asked
1. Why do you want to work for Network rail
2. What could you bring to network rail
3. Describe a time you led a group effectively (competency based)
4. Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision (competency based)
For the mechanical engineering stream some technical questions were asked. No prior knowledge is needed, what they're looking for is your thought process
1. A 20ft and a 40ft container are placed on a carriage.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Network Rail (Coventry, England) in Nov 2015
Interview
Typical situational and competency tests (similar to IQ tests, such as recognising patterns and linking nets to 3D shapes). Afterwards, a recorded video interview answering pre-set questions in a given time whilst recorded.
Finally an assessment centre is held in Coventry before the final decision is made.
A successful candidate will return to the assessment centre one final time for a health check.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the factors affecting braking distance of a train?
Completed a 'Match-Me Quiz' (Optional)
Immediate: Online Application and Situational Judgement Test
After 1 week (approx): Psychometric Game (downloaded and 'played' on smart phone) based around verbal, non-verbal and numerical reasoning.
After 1 month: Video Interview (More situational judgement scenarios)
Did not progress further - heard back approximately 1 month later
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
You have just finished working on a project and your next one is not set to start for a couple of weeks, what do you do in the mean time?